Spooky street
Blakely Smith dressed as a witch and Mac King from Blue Crow Talent during the Ortonville Witches Night Out on Oct. 12. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
‘You never know when you’re going to be able to help someone live another 20 years’
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com When Mike Sheridan’s heart stopped at a volleyball game, Maria Lauinger was in the right place at the right time. “I’ve known him for about 15 years, we’re friends,” said Lauinger, a Brandon Township resident. “He was walking to the bathroom, and about 30 seconds before anyone hollered, someone called 911. […]
OCEF Thanksgiving donations begin
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Ortonville — The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is ramping up their Thanksgiving food collection for 2024. This year, OCEF will be helping approximately 90 families for the holidays, and donations are needed by Nov. 14 for the Thanksgiving distribution. Donations are accepted at St. Anne Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, the […]
Treats and Trails at the Brandon Township Community Park
Halloween is upon us, and I am excited. Anyone who knows me knows that I love dressing up. It’s the theater kid in me, I love putting on a costume. This year, I roped in my very kind husband to dress up as Ariel and Eric from The Little Mermaid. I even got our dog […]
Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2024
Thurman for Gjonaj Please vote Nik Gjonaj for Oakland County Executive on Nov. 5. Since 2019, the current administration has increased spending by $331.6 million. Brandon Township’s cost for county police services has increased considerably over this time span. Additionally, Oakland County is now charging a 7.5% fee for contract and dispatch services. Nik will […]
Board OKs $500K for medical equipment upgrades
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting on Oct.7, the Brandon Township board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the fire department purchase of four LifePak monitors, two LUCAS devises, and two ambulance cot for the new ambulances. The LifePaks are the cardiac monitors used by the fire department, and the […]
November 5, 2024 Voter’s Guide pt. 1
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland Townships. The general election is November 5, 2024. Candidates were limited to 35-word responses. Key: (NP) Non-partisan race, (D) Democrat, (R) Republican and (I) Incumbent. Ortonville Village President Village president candidate Ken Quisenberry (NP) (I) did not respond to […]
Jerry Harrell
HARRELL, JERRY LEE, age 84, of Goodrich, passed away October 12, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1940, in Pontiac, Michigan, son to the late Guy and Norah Harrell (nee Spencer). Loving husband of Diane for 33 Wonderful years; dear father of Kelly (Ed) Van Wass, Kimberly (John) Gongzol, Bill (Aimee) Holloway and the […]
Public Notice: Brandon Township
SUMMARY OF BRANDON TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE #198-24 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 46, CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE IX, § 46-421 On October 7, 2024, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Brandon adopted Ordinance No 198-24 as an amendment and restatement of Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances Article IX, section 46-421, Glare and Exterior Lighting. […]
Public Notice: Groveland Township
SYNOPSIS Groveland Twp. Board 10/9/2024 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Accts Payable Financial Reports Investment Reports Budget Amendments Board Minutes Twp /Fire Meeting 9/9/24 Special Board Minutes 9/12/24 Special Board Minutes 10/1/24 NEW BUSINESS Discussed CBIZ Report Approved Chairs & Tables for the Board Room Approved Arnold Roofing bid for Township […]